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Ava Zwolinski

Ava Zwolinski, Ph.D.

Litigation Consultant
207.553.0326
abzwolinski@persuasionstrategies.com Download PDF

Litigators look to Ava for real-world insights into jury- eligible Americans from mock trials, focus groups, and individual interviews.

Ava plays an active role in designing and executing mock trial research to study the motivations and attitudes of individuals across the United States. She works as an extension of the trial team, closely supporting litigators through antitrust matters, breach of contract claims, medical malpractice claims, and personal injury.

Ava is an enthusiastic advocate and brings insights that elevate case arguments and inform case strategy. Her experience includes developing case themes and strategy, coordinating research, including teams of researchers, and moderating live and online deliberations.

Representative Experience

Informed Support Throughout:
  • Voir Dire
  • Mock Hearings
  • Mock Jury Research
  • Case Preparation and Strategy
Experienced Advice Regarding:
  • Medical Negligence/Malpractice
  • Breach of Contract
  • Personal Injury
  • Products Liability

Education

John Jay College of Criminal Justice, CUNY, Ph.D., Psychology and Law, 2025

Graduate Center, CUNY, M.A., Psychology, 2023
Emphasis on Psychology and Law

McGill University, B.A. & Sc., Cognitive Science, 2018
Honours distinction

Memberships And Affiliations

  • American Society of Trial Consultants, Member
  • American Psychology Law Society, Member
  • International Society for Political Psychology, Member
  • Society for Applied Research into Memory and Cognition, Member